variants
also kibbitzing
as in conversing
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a martial arts student who seemed more interested in kibitzing than in karate
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also kibbitzing
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Verb
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Powered by Apple Intelligence, a new Live Translation mode is said to deliver near real-time language translation to your ears when conversing with someone who speaks another language.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Bowie this week was advised by the city attorney’s office that she had been seen conversing with the Taylors in the hallway outside the council chambers, which could be construed as stepping outside of her role as a neutral party in an appeals hearing.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham and Paula White-Cain have taken to YouTube to share sermons and teachings.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Denver Public Schools made headlines in recent years for embracing AI products, both as teaching tools and as teacher supports.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Great Again hats and T-shirts emblazoned with Kirk’s face, ignored the registration queries and continued chatting with friends.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Being less direct and formal can help prevent your kid putting a wall up — as can chatting during car rides since not being face-to-face can feel less intimidating for them.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gillen remains on Eagan’s coaching staff as an assistant coach, and Kraft said the seven-time state champion coach provides pointers that help her with the cerebral side of the game.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Two days later, a former UNC administrator filed a lawsuit claiming that Belichick was illegally hired by the University of North Carolina for their head coaching position.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The firing triggered the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller and a wider Justice Department investigation into the Republican's campaign contacts with Russia and Moscow's interference in the election.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Moss and Hufanga both got called for pass interference.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rei is talking with her mom on the phone about her burgeoning anime illustrator career.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s a little bit of talking past one another, in the sense that Republicans are trying to run a process that is better than [the stablecoin bill had].—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Provide wraparound supports that help first-job entrants persist through the hardest months, including transport stipends, structured mentoring, and mental-health resources.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The program consists of a stay of eight weeks divided into two stages comprising a seven-month mentoring program between March and September, culminating during the festival dates.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The United States was by far the largest donor to DR Congo, providing more than $6 billion in humanitarian and development assistance over the past decade, the US Embassy in Kinshasa said in January 2025.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Kibitzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibitzing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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